I hope you are having a wonderful Coronation Day and enjoying some feasting! I had two large scones for my lunch which I made from a WW2 recipe and the rations I had and thoroughly enjoyed these. They were delicious!

Coronation Day Fruit Scones

• 16 oz of self-raising flour (or plain flour and 2 heaped teaspoons of baking powder)
• 2-4 oz butter or margarine (I used 3 oz of vegan butter)
• 2 oz sugar
• 1/4 pint of milk (I used oat milk)
• 2-3 oz of sultanas or dried mixed fruit
• pinch of salt

Method

1. Sieve the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar (or add the sugar after sieving)
2. Add small lumps of the butter/margarine and rub in with fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs
3. Add the milk and mix until a stiff dough is achieved
4. Roll out to 1 inch thick and use cutters (I used 3.5 inch cutters which made 8 scones)
5. Wash with milk or egg
6. Cook in over at 180C for 20-30 mins until cooked.
7. Allow to cool before serving

C xxxx